Letter to John Thornton and Others, 25 June
1834

Rises two miles northeast of Liberty, Missouri. Flows about ten miles southeast to confluence with Missouri River. Camp of Israel, including JS, camped near creek, 24–26 June 1834. Cholera epidemic killed thirteen Camp of Israel participants and two church...

“Gent, our
company of men advanced yesterday from their encampment beyond
Fishing River

Consists of two forks, Big Fishing River and Little Fishing River, which conjoin near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. River then flows southeasterly through Clay and Ray counties. River provided water power for Clay County. Early settlers in area lived along...

Rises two miles northeast of Liberty, Missouri. Flows about ten miles southeast to confluence with Missouri River. Camp of Israel, including JS, camped near creek, 24–26 June 1834. Cholera epidemic killed thirteen Camp of Israel participants and two church...

, where
their tents are again pitched. But
feeling disposed to adopt every pacific measure that can be done, without jeopardizing
our lives, to quiet the prejudices and fears
of some part of the citizens of this county, we have concluded that
our company shall be immediately dispersed and continue so. till
every effort for an adjustment of differences between us and the people of
Jackson

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

Rises two miles northeast of Liberty, Missouri. Flows about ten miles southeast to confluence with Missouri River. Camp of Israel, including JS, camped near creek, 24–26 June 1834. Cholera epidemic killed thirteen Camp of Israel participants and two church...

“Gent, our
company of men advanced yesterday from their encampment beyond
Fishing River

Consists of two forks, Big Fishing River and Little Fishing River, which conjoin near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. River then flows southeasterly through Clay and Ray counties. River provided water power for Clay County. Early settlers in area lived along...

Rises two miles northeast of Liberty, Missouri. Flows about ten miles southeast to confluence with Missouri River. Camp of Israel, including JS, camped near creek, 24–26 June 1834. Cholera epidemic killed thirteen Camp of Israel participants and two church...

, where
their tents are again pitched. But feeding
feeling disposed to adopt every pacific measure than that can be done, without jeopardizing
their our lives, to quiet the prejudices and fears
of some part of the citizens of this county, we have concluded that
our company shall be immediately dispersed and continue so. till
every effort for an adjustment of differences between us and the people of
Jackson

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

Rises two miles northeast of Liberty, Missouri. Flows about ten miles southeast to confluence with Missouri River. Camp of Israel, including JS, camped near creek, 24–26 June 1834. Cholera epidemic killed thirteen Camp of Israel participants and two church...

Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...